This month\u2019s episode from \u201cWhat The Field?!\u201d is one of our personal favourites, our guest Eduardo Cuoco, director of IFOAM Organics Europe brilliantly walks us through the intricate world of organic agriculture, exploring the nuances of regulation, policymaking, and advocacy in Brussels.
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IFOAM Organics Europe is the European umbrella organisation for organic food and farming. For more than 20 years, they have been representing organic in European policymaking and advocating for a transformation of food and farming. Their work is based on the principles of organic agriculture \u2013 health, ecology, fairness, and care. With almost 200 members in 34 European countries, their work spans the entire organic food chain.
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As discussions surrounding the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) continue to unfold, it can be really confusing to wrap your head around all the details (at least for me!), here Eduardo provides invaluable insights into its implications for organic farming. From subsidy schemes to sustainability targets, we dissect the strengths and shortcomings of the CAP, highlighting areas where it falls short in adequately supporting organic producers (and all producers), and how we can influence its future versions.\u00a0
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We finish on a hopeful note, as we agree that by amplifying the voices of organic producers, advocating for policy reforms, and fostering cross-sector partnerships, we can pave the way for a future where organic agriculture thrives and nourishes both people and the planet.
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Join us next time on \u201cWhat The Field?!\u201d as we continue to explore the latest trends, innovations, and insights shaping the agricultural landscape. Until then, stay curious, stay informed, and keep asking, \u201cWhat The Field?!\u201d<\/p>\r\n Listen on your audio platform<\/p>